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. COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD Depanment 01 Natural Resources 721 State Cet1tennial Buildmg 1313 Sherma(l Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (0)) 8bb':l044, M E M 0 RAN DUM STA~ OF COLORADC (0 TO: Members, CWCB RIChard D. l..1mrn Governor J- William McDonild Director O.....id W, W,alker Ot>put't' Out!Clor FROM: Bill McDonald DATE: November 7, 1986 SUBJECT: Agenda Item 7, November 17-18, 1986, Board Meeting-- Proposed Staff Position for Water Efficiency Programs Introduction David Getches has proposed that the Governor's FY 1987-88 budget request include a new staff position for developing and implementing programs for improved water efficiency in Colorado. David has suggested that the position be located either on the Board's staff or in the Executive Director's Office. The Board's advice and preferences in tnis regard are sought by David. Functions of the Proposed position Several state agencies have an interest in promoting more efficient water use and have started such efforts. However, no agency has coordinated these initiatives and expertise is so scattered that it is difficult to progress on special projects. This is especiallY so with the minimum resources available. One example is the Soil Conservation Board's federally funded pump efficiency program, which can return tnousanas of dollars in benefits to the farmers who have their wells inspected and adjusted. To be most effective. the program should be coordinated with the Groundwater Commission and the groundwater management districts. Data from the Division of Water Resources and the Colorado Geological Survey would also enhance the program and cut the costs. Information on the program could be disseminated by the Department of AgriCUlture and other agencies which are regUlarly in contact with farmers. In short, better communication and coordination could make the design and administration of such projects more effective and worthwhile. 2065E